08 Apr 1985
Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing
Part one of this two-part epic follows the life and deeds of Boris I – a strong historic personality, which completes his mission to the full and at the end of his life receives holy orders.
Saint Paisios the Athonite
So in every test, let us say: "Thank you, my God, because this was needed for my salvation."
The Patriarchate of Moscow and the POKROB Film Studio deliver to global Orthodoxy a documentary with a total duration of five hours on the holy life and work of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos.
Top Billed Cast
Saint Paisios Self
Christina Eznepidi Self
Lazaros Kelekidis Self
Raphael Eznepidis Self
Archimandrite Ephraim Self
Athanasios Rokovolis Self
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